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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas

Linda Forzetting

Linda Forzetting

Mar 8, 2016

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Linda Forzetting, 69, went to be with the Lord. At the Heart of Georgia Inpatient Center in Perry, Georgia, after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully in her sleep with the presence of her loving husband by her side. Linda was born on April 10,...

Freda Hush Fairfield

Freda Hush Fairfield

Mar 8, 2016

Freda Fairfield, 87, was reunited with the love of her life, the late Clarence Fairfield on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.Freda was born on May 7, 1928 in Pennsylvania to the late George and Ocie Baker Hush. She attended Westminster High School and Erie Business College. Freda worked in Business Management for many years before retiring from Mill Creek Township. She...

Michael L. Phillips

Michael L. Phillips

Mar 8, 2016

Michael Phillips, a loving husband and wonderful father, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was 69 years old.Michael was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late L.J. and Lillian Brown Phillips. For 32 years, he was a photographer at Robins Air Force Base before retiring. In addition...

Johanna Del Giorno

Johanna Del Giorno

Mar 7, 2016

Johanna Del Giorno, 94, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 7, 2016.Johanna was born on June 16, 1921 in Nuremburg, Germany to the late Johan and Emma Hutsteiner. Living in Nuremburg during World War II, she met her husband, the late Col. Anthony Del Giorno, USAF (Ret.). Johanna was a devoted homemaker always caring for her husband and three...

Weldon Hugh Don O'Hearn I

Weldon Hugh Don O'Hearn I

Mar 7, 2016

Weldon Don O'Hearn joined his beloved wife, Betty Jean, in heaven on the afternoon of Monday, March 7, 2016. He was 83 years old.Don was born on April 29, 1932 in Moultrie, Georgia. For several years, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and taught classes about Heating and Air at Houston County Career and Technology...

Malcolm Rowland

Malcolm Rowland

Mar 6, 2016

Malcolm Rowland, 79, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016.Malcolm was born on August 5, 1936 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late John and Leslie Stembridge Rowland. He was a graduate of Warner Robins High School Class of 1955. With great pride and honor Malcolm served in the United States Army Reserve. He also made...

Barbara Baggett Bridges

Barbara Baggett Bridges

Mar 6, 2016

Barbara B. Bridges, 87, entered into rest on Sunday, March 6, 2016.Barbara was born on May 5, 1928 in Dudley, Georgia to the late Leon and Myrtle Collins Baggett. A retired legal secretary, she worked for several attorneys in the Warner Robins Area. Barbara faithfully served her family and God and was a devoted member of Shirley Hills Baptist Church....

Kathleen Veline

Kathleen Veline

Mar 6, 2016

Kathleen R. Veline, 65, entered into rest on Saturday, March 5, 2016.Kathy was born in Ithaca, New York on August 26, 1950. She earned her bachelor's degree from Queens College and her master's degree from Georgia College and State University. In 1975, Kathy moved to Warner Robins and has been a resident ever since. Kathy was a retired educator from...

William "Bill" Maine

William "Bill" Maine

Mar 6, 2016

Bill Maine, 71, entered into rest on Sunday, March 6, 2016.Bill was born on November 6, 1944 in Bonaire, Georgia. After graduating with the Warner Robins High School class of 1962, he went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Following his military career he worked for Jones Automatic Sprinkler until his retirement.His parents, Sylvester and Florence...

Glenn Edward Lomax

Glenn Edward Lomax

Mar 6, 2016

Glenn Lomax, 69, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, March 6, 2016.Glenn was born in Hanford, California to James Lomax and the late Thelma Kirk Thomason. He was a proud Navy Veteran and retired from the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley. Glenn was also a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and For His...

Msgt Richard A. Jonda, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt Richard A. Jonda, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 6, 2016

Richard Jonda, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 6, 2016, following a lengthy illness.Richard was born on December 11, 1942 in Struthers, Ohio to the late Andrew and Mary Busonik Jonda. A 1960 graduate of Struthers High School, Richard lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He carried fond memories of his high school days with him throughout...

Tsgt. Vernon Virgil Lackey, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Vernon Virgil Lackey, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 6, 2016

Vernon Lackey, 78, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, March 6, 2016.Vernon was born on November 1, 1937 in Whitmire, South Carolina and was of the Protestant faith. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country in the United States Air Force retiring with the rank of Tech Sergeant. Following his military career,...

Nelle Bowman

Nelle Bowman

Mar 5, 2016

Nelle L. Bowman, 95, passed away on Saturday, March, 5, 2016.On February 28, 1921, Nelle was born in Motlow Creek, South Carolina, one of three daughters to the late Belton and Adeline Huggins Loftis. Following high school graduation, she attended Nursing School at Spartanburg General Hospital in Spartanburg, South Carolina where she earned her nursing degree. She utilized her skills...

Penny Hamann

Penny Hamann

Mar 4, 2016

Penny Hamann, 59, entered into rest on Friday, March 4, 2016.Penny was born on August 11, 1956 in Albany, New York. She was owner/operator of Yesterday's & Tomorrow's Flowers and Gifts and the former Orchid House. Penny earned her place among The American Institute of Floral Designers and was a designer at the Rose Bowl parade.Her father, Andrew D. Pratt,...

Ellen M. Frost

Ellen M. Frost

Mar 4, 2016

Ellen Maxine Sarchet FrostWarner Robins – Ellen Frost, 69, entered into rest Friday, March 4, 2016.Ellen was born on June 9, 1946 in Massillon, Ohio. She retired as a Surgical Technician from Houston Medical Center after thirty two years of service.Her daughter, Lisa Frost; parents, William and Lula Sarchet; and siblings, Violet J. Stayton and Charles W. Sarchet preceded her...

James Norman Pike

James Norman Pike

Mar 4, 2016

Norman Pike, 76, entered into rest on Friday, March 4, 2016.Norman was born on February 1, 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a 32nd degree Mason with Tyrian Lodge III and was also a Shriner at the Al Sihah Temple and involved in the Scat Cats and Roadster units. Norman was an avid golfer and loved to cook.His parents,...

Smsgt Bobby Frank Wright

Smsgt Bobby Frank Wright

Mar 2, 2016

Bobby F. Wright, 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.Bobby was born on July 11, 1944 in East Dublin, Georgia to the late John and Nannie Strange Wright. He was a graduate of East Laurens High School's Class of 1962. With great pride and honor Bobby served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, including a tour...

Sue B. Cannon

Sue B. Cannon

Mar 2, 2016

On the evening of Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Sue B. Cannon went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brave battle with cancer. She was 73.Sue was born on March 4, 1942 in Elko, Georgia, one of two daughters to the late C.W. and Ruby Phillips Boland. She was a lifelong resident of the Middle Georgia...

Rosita Colleen Huckeba

Rosita Colleen Huckeba

Feb 29, 2016

Rosita Colleen Huckeba passed away on February 29, 2016 following a battle with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, a rare form of cancer. Rosita was born on January 20, 1934 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a young 82 years old.Rosita was the wife of Walter Huckeba of Perry, Georgia. She was also the wonderful mother of eight children: Cecilia Hemme of Millington, Tennessee;...

Sheryl Lynne Rusho Mokris

Sheryl Lynne Rusho Mokris

Feb 28, 2016

Sheryl Mokris, 58, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home.Born February 23, 1958 in Gouverneur, New York to Manley and the late Mary Lou Rusho, Sheryl grew up on Grindstone Island on the St. Lawrence River and later moved to Sanford, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1980 and proudly...